Port Moorowie
SA 5576 • South Australia
About Port Moorowie
Port Moorowie is a small coastal settlement on the southern tip of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, within the Yorke Peninsula Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 93 residents covering 28.8 square kilometres, it sits on the shores of Waterloo Bay along Investigator Strait. The town is predominantly a collection of holiday houses and beach shacks, with its population swelling during summer and school holidays.
The settlement offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle with relatively calm beaches, a boat ramp on McLeod Harbour, and good fishing opportunities in the surrounding waters. Mozzie Flat camping area, located 4 kilometres to the west, provides direct beach access for campers with a council permit. With no shops, schools, or public transport, residents and visitors rely on the nearby towns of Minlaton and Yorketown for services, making a car essential for all daily needs.
Port Moorowie falls under postcode 5576 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Yorke Highway and Port Wakefield Road to Adelaide; nearest towns for services are Yorketown (25 km) and Minlaton (40 km)
No shops or services within the settlement; all errands require driving to Yorketown or Minlaton
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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55 Warooka Road
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School Road